5. A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown. Knowing that α = 30°, determine by trigonometry (a) the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant. 130 N

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5. A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of
two ropes as shown. Knowing that α = 30°, determine by
trigonometry (a) the magnitude of the force P so that
the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical, (b)
the corresponding magnitude of the resultant.
120 N
Transcribed Image Text:5. A stake is being pulled out of the ground by means of two ropes as shown. Knowing that α = 30°, determine by trigonometry (a) the magnitude of the force P so that the resultant force exerted on the stake is vertical, (b) the corresponding magnitude of the resultant. 120 N
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